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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1948

Page

2

Granny Not Dead Says Boy After Death Found

In New York a seven year old boy insists his "granny" is asleep, not dead after police find Mrs Tilly Borman, 70, dead in bed in a cold house. The boy, Murray Green, survived on milk and bread as investigators determine the death likely occurred a week earlier from a heart attack. The child was hospitalized for malnutrition and cold.

New York Granny Tilly Borman Murray Green Queens General Hospital

Naval Officers to Meet Pocatello Reserve Unit

Naval officers from the 13th Naval District headquarters will meet the Pocatello Naval Reserve Composite Unit on Tuesday evening February 17 at 7 30 p m Building 45 Naval Ordnance Plant. Lt Commander Lunds ford and Lt Commander Jackson will attend. Jackson advocates an active local Construction Engineer Corps branch. V-6 personnel and electronic warfare company members are urged to attend.

Naval 13Th Naval District Pocatello Naval Reserve A. B. Huntsman Naval Ordnance Plant Walter C. Lundsford Jackson Navy Pocatello Construction Engineer Corps Huntsman V-6 Electronic Warfare Company

Polio Victim From Pocatello Heads to Boise

William Priest eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Priest of 307 Portneuf Park left Pocatello Friday with his mother for St Luke s hospital in Boise. Ill since January 12 he has been affected in arms and legs but walked alone Thursday. He will be treated through arrangements with the national infantile paralysis foundation.

Pocatello William Priest Jesse. R. Priest Portneuf Park St. Luke’s Hospital Boise Young Priest National Infantile Paralysis Foundation

Art and Travel Club Meeting Highlights Korea Talk

Art and Travel club met at Trinity Parish hall with 40 ladies. Mrs. Barnes reported from Magazine of Art and Mrs. Hronck spoke on Dutch and Flemish artists. Col. M. Preston Goodfellow Sr. spoke on Korea in native costume. Next meeting will honor past presidents.

Francis E. McKenzie Art and Travel Club Trinity Parish Hall Fred J.barnes Magazine of Art Paul Hronck A. L. Merrill Col M. Preston Goodfellow Sr Korea

Spring Fashions Display Preview in Pocatello

Mrs. George Rice and Mrs. Lloyd E Haight chair a luncheon style show hosted by the Women’s Aeronautical Association and Kappa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the Ban nock Hotel. Paris company fashions plus Jack Holt’s shoes and Port’s children’s wear will be modeled by local ladies and children.

Pocatello George Rice Bannock Hotel Lloyd E Haight Women’s Aeronautical Association Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Paris Mrs. Rice Jack Holt Port's Rice Sam Scott al Ebel F. G. Thompson Russell Black

Condron Pleads Guilty in Fifth District Burglary Case

Lester Vernon Condron 41 of Dallas pled guilty to first degree burglary in Fifth district court. He was arrested Jan 1 for the Halliwell's drug store burglary. Six other suspects were arraigned. related cases include Picciano's slaughter house and Fogg's drug store burglaries in 1947.

Lester Vernon Condron Dallas Tex Fifth District Isaac McDougall Condron O Halliwell Picciano’s

Pilots to Show Skill at Pocatello Spot Landing

Pilots with the best accuracy and landing skill can win prizes in a spot landing contest at Pocatello municipal airport this Sunday. The Wilson Flying Service sponsors cash awards of 10 5 and 3 dollars in two divisions plus a radio donated by Stephenson Music Company. The event starts about 11 30 am weather permitting.

Pocatello Municipal Airport Wilson Flying Service Stephenson Music Company Flying Service

Conductors Meet Scheduled at WOW Hall Sunday

A special meeting of all railroad conductors and their wives will convene Sunday at 2 p.m. in WOW Hall. A. P. Peay chief conductor of the ORC announced Friday that several important matters are on the agenda.

Wow Hall A.P. Peay ORC Peay

Ski relay runners carry winter mails between Chile and Argentina

About 300 ski-runners work in relays to transport mail between Chile and Argentina during winter.

Chile Argentina

U S Seen Faced With Rapid Decay

National Research Council official Dr Edward A Strecker warns the United States is rapidly disintegrating under materialistic modern life. He cites rising divorce rates, childlessness, and emotional immaturity as signs, comparing the nation to Rome in 300 A D as he prepares to address obstetricians and gynecologists.

Patricia Clary United Press Los Angeles National Research Council U. S Edward A. Strecker Council Roman Empire

Zivic Beats Kronowitz In Madison Square Garden Showdown

Charley Zivic of Pittsburgh used a strong left hook to outbox Herbie Kronowitz of Coney Island over ten rounds in Madison Square Garden before about 14 000 spectators. Kronowitz fought hard but could not overcome Zivic s punch accuracy and work rate in the New York bout.

New York Charley Zivic Pittsburgh Herbie Kronowitz Coney Island Madison Square Garden

Gale City Cafe Society and Town Club Notes

A breezy collection from Idaho Falls area society pages notes Slavin the Solo’s fundraiser at 242 West Center Street with 242 dollars in the March of Dimes box, local gossip about cook Gene Pardini and plans for a Alaska hunting trip, valentines to a Wagon Wheel Inn boss, slug in a Coca Cola machine at the police station, and crowded social scenes at Jungle Club and the Dusty Reeves Buffett with bands from Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Also referenced are a safety poem by Sheriff Hansen and a story of a stranger’s funeral expenses paid by local bar workers.

Slavin Solo West Center Street Idaho Falls Pocatello Boys Eldon Bresee Joe Hawking Tommy Kump Stan Raile

Justice Department probes contractors over faulty veteran housing

Washington report says the Justice Department is examining whether some contractors violated federal law by selling poorly constructed houses to veterans. The inquiry focuses on construction quality and compliance with housing protections.

Washington LLP The Justice Department

Riley Advances to Palm Beach Final in Wom en's Golf

Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas defeated Carol Diringer 4 and 3 on the 15th green to reach the semifinal rounds of the Palm Beach women's golf tournament in Palm Beach Florida.

Riley Palm Beach Fla Polly Riley Fort Worth Tex Carol Diringer

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Lee’s Club North Main G. I. Lounge Miami Beach Patsy Simmons Washington, D. CS Strecker Pennsylvania University Army, Navy and Veterans Administration Zivic Victor Gale City Cafe Society Gene Pardini Ruth’s Boyd Swanson Electric Service Petersens State Hardware Alaska Gene Arle Ne Schnell Star Cab Johnny Gross Wagon Wheel Johnny United _Press Buddy Reeves Cafe Society Buddy Louisiana Danny Pullos Idaho State College Danny Gaylord Sanford Francis Cushing Bon Villa Club Five Mile Inn Four Cords Karl Belnap Eldon Merkley Gerald Nelson Ralph Curtis Jack Lombard Jack Lee Hansen Preston Sue Gibbs Town Club Baseball Cigar Store Halliday Inn E. Halliday Guitar Mile Inn SIB Zephy Maverick Cafe 335 East Center Vince and Bon Villa East Idaho Varry Gordon AL Jolson Sacajawea OASIS Duffy's Tavern Pocatello’s Hotel Whitman Buzz Holt
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